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National Republican., 1887-04-11
Slashed In the Neck.

A serious cutting occurred Saturday night at
the corner of Fifth and Market streets, George
town, due to feud existing between two
gangs of loafers which haunt that locality.
DNring the disturbance George Washington
colored, attacked white man named Lewis
Wood with heavy stick. Wood ran into a
grocery store and, seizing large carving knife
from the meat counter, rushed upon Washing.
ton and cut him several times about the neck
and shoulders. Wood escaped arrest. A phy.
sician, who dressed the injured mans wounds,
says 1t is doubtful If he will recover.
National Republican., 1887-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mclean, formerly of this
city but now of Detroit, have just suffered a
painful double affection in the death, from
of two interesting children, q son
5 years old and little daughter "a years old.
Mr.. Mclean lived In this city for twenty-five
years, first as a page 10 the capitol, assistant
clerk 10 the House judiciary committee, and
then as clerk to Speaker Colfax. Afterwards
he served for twenty years In the Treasury De-
partmcnt. He also held prominent place in
Masonic circles.
National Republican., 1887-04-11
Imported White Goods.

We are now displaying
our direct importation Of
White Goods, embracing
many fabrics confined to us,
and never before shown in
this city.
Elegant line of imported
orded Piques, in wide, me-
dunn and narrow cords
Is, 22, IS, 2S, 80, SO, 37H.
az, 50, So, and 6ec per yd.
Elegant line of imported
Cable-cord Plaid Lawns, s
choice styles, only 25c per
yard.
Elegant line Of imported
White and Ecru Lawns,
with white and colored che.
nile plaids, very handsome,
olliy 3/%C per yard'
Elegant line OF imported Fancy Plaid and
Checked India Linens, very stylish and sheer,
only 2sc per yard,
Elegant line of imported White and Ecru
Chenille Striped Lawns, only SIC per yard.
Elegant line OF imported Ecru Fancy Leno
Striped Lawns, only 371ac per yard.
Elegant line of imported Ecru Alclennes
(pufed stripesl, avery choice fabric and en-.
tirely new, only 3I1Sc per yard.
Elegant line of imported
Wide-cord Piques, with pink
and blue pin-stripes, excel.
lent wearing quality, only
oaHc per yard.
basement centcr.l
National Republican., 1887-04-11
Familarizing Himself with Work

tenton ]. Hall, the newly appointed com.
missioner of patents and successor of Mr..
Montgomery, arrived at the Ebbitt House last
evening 10 reporter for the REPUBLICAN,
Mr.. Hall said he expected to assume active
duties OF his office about May l, and In the
meantime he will iamiliariZe himself with the
business of the department.
what changes do you contemplated he was
asked.
"Thnt subject has not yet been considered
by me-" he answered.
National Republican., 1887-04-11
The Excellent Qualities

OF the delightful liquid fruit remedy. Syrup of
Figs commend 1t TO all who suffer from Ha.
bitual Constipation and kindred ills. Being
in liquid form and pleasing to the taste, harm.
less In its nature, strengthening as well as
cleansing in Its properties, It is easily taken BY
fects, and therefore the favorite family rem
edy, especially with the ladies ana children,
who require a gentle yet effective laxative.
For sale by all leading druggists.
National Republican., 1887-04-11
Base ball Ladies free. 4:15. p. IN. to-da!
The Cbsrleston EARTHQUAKES.

Prof W. ]. MCGEE, of the United States
geological survey, will deliver his lecture on
"The Charleston Earthquake" in the free
course at the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion rooms to. night at 8 o'clock. The lecture
will be illustrated with photographs taken by
Prof. MCGEE during his official Investigation
Immediately after the earthquake, exhibited
with stereopticon. Young men are espec.
tally, and the public generally, invited to at
tend this lecture,
National Republican., 1887-04-11
Masonic Centennial Celebration.

The Maryland Grand Lodge of Masons cele-
brates its centennial in Baltimore, May l2
next. Invitations to participate in the ceremo-
MES have been extended to the District COM
missioners. A medal has been struck COM
memoratiye Of the occasion, and is of bronze,
and is very attractive. The Grafton will be
delivered by Past Grand Master Carter. The
visiting brethren will be entertained with
luncheons prepared by the Baltimore lodges
National Republican., 1887-04-11

"HELLo" we heard one man say to'another,
the other day. ~ didn't know you at first,
did when / saw you last" II fee, ten years
younger" was the reply. "You know used
TO be under the W, ather all the time aud gave
said had consumption was terribly weak,
had night sweats, cough. no appetite, and lost
flesh. ! saw DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery' advertised. and thought 1t would do
am new man because l am well one."
National Republican., 1887-04-11
Death of Ex. Policeman Harper.

Grafton Harper died at his residence, 1855 X
street, Saturday morning, aged II years, from
an affection of the heart. The deceased was
appointed on the police force Oct. 7, 1861. and
served until Dec. 16, 1885, when he was retired
on pension of $50 a month. Mr.. Harper was
member of Hermione Lodge, No. u. X. of
p, and of Covenant Lodge. No. 13, l. o. q. y.
The deceased was an exemplary man, much
liked by his fellow officers, and was also held
in high esteem by all who knew him.
National Republican., 1887-04-11
THE CROWD.

Hard to get crowd to buy muslin
chemises. Ladies who don't wear knit
undervests exclusively may buy our original
75c chemises for 55c. We reduced them a
week ago to CSC. Now the price Is 55c.
They have square necks, embroidered back
and front. Better muslin not made.
National Republican., 1887-04-11

About o'clock yesterday morning an alfray
occurred between two colored men, named
VIM. Spencer and Benedict Campbell, at the
house OF the former. 40S J. street southeast
during which Campbell was severely cut
across the face and hands with a razor In the
hands of Spencer. Dr. Rogers dressed the
injured mans wounds and pronounced them
serious. Spencer was removed to Providence
HosDital,
National Republican., 1887-04-11
More Facts,

STERLING, ILL.,, August %, 1885.
We feel we must write something OF the
success OF Hop Bltters. Their sale is thrib-
BILE that Of any other article Of medicine.
Hence we feel It but justice to you and
your Bitters TO say that It is medicine Of
real merit and virtue, and doing much good
and effectlng great cures.
Yours, J. +. s. II. b. UTLEY.
National Republican., 1887-04-11
KAuoKA, Mo-, Feb. o, 1886.

KAHoKA, NO., Feb. o, 1886.
purchased I've bottles Of your Hop Bit
ters of Bishop IL Co. last fall, for my daugh-
ter, and am well pleased with the Bitters.
They did her more good than all the medi-
cine she has taken for six years.
VIM. Il. MCCLURE.
The above is from very reliable farmer,
whose daughter was in poor health for seven
or eight years, and could obtain no relief
until she used Hop Bitters. She is now In
as good health as any person in this country.
We have large sales, and they are making
remarkable cures.
W. III, BISHOP & co,
National Republican., 1887-04-11
THE CROWD

VIII not believe this on reading 1t, but the
44c drawers are offered for 35c. When
you examine the muslin, count the tucks
and notice the tucked cambrlc rufle, and,
when you see the old price mark on them
(44c) you will be little ashamed of your
disbelief. We hope so.
National Republican., 1887-04-11
THE CROWD.

The ladies who have babies from / to 2
years OF age may buy our Soc dresses for
20c. They are Of French lawn, tucked
yoKes, embroidered back and front. They
sold so well at SOC that all sizes are gone
but those for the younger children.
National Republican., 1887-04-11

GREENWICH, N. Y, Feb. IL, 1885.
Hop Bitters are the most valuable medi
cine ever knew. should not have any
mother now but for them.
HENRY KNAPP.
National Republican., 1887-04-11
EASTER Monday matinee at Kcrnan's,
Wills for Probate and Record.

Henry j. Patterson, by his will filed with the
register last Saturday, bequeathes his property
to his wife during life, and at her death the
residue to his four daughters. The will OF
Lanra Jane Keyworth was also received for
probate aud record. The deceased leaves her
entire estate 10 her husband.
National Republican., 1887-04-11
Death from Accident.

Willie Russell, the little boy who was killed
Friday by Harry Adams. was buried Saturday
afternoon in Congressional Cemetery The
coroner's Jury released Harry Adams Saturday
morning from custody. They gave verdict
that the death of young Russell was due to
accident
National Republican., 1887-04-11
G. B. MERCER, NJ. D.

NEW HAVEN, CONN, Sept. Is, 1885.
We take pleasure in giving you notice
and a nice, strong one, as It (Hop Bitters)
deserves It. We use 1t, and we know it
deserves it.-The Register.
National Republican., 1887-04-11
THE CROWD

WIN grab for our s5c corsst c0pers for 69c.
Iou may only buy two. Its "to get
crowd" we offer these low, square.neck
cambric corset covers, embroidered back
and front, for 69c. Can you buy as good
elsewhere for s5c?
National Republican., 1887-04-11
HAyEsv1I,LE, ONO, Feb. IL, 1884.

HAYEsvILLE, ONO, Feb. II, 1884.
lam very glad to say have tried Hop
Bitters, and never took anything that did
me as much good. only took two bottles
and / would not take 500 for the good
they did me. recommend them to my
patients, and get the best of results from
their use,
National Republican., 1887-04-11
Handy 70 be n Member.

"The Empire Club" is the name of a social
organization formed by a number of the fire.
quenters of Solari's who find "dry'' Sunday
rather tiresome. The club meets weekly on
Sundays. or course under the law the mem
bers Of this organization, which has been in
wish 10 eat or drink. Last evening gentle.
man who joined the club received his ticket
OF membership numbered l0i, and II Is thought
made.
National Republican., 1887-04-11
Deaf and Dumb BurrIara.

About O'Clock yesterday morning Matthew
]. KendrIck, deaf man, and John Hum
phreys. dumb man, were arrested by sergt.
Boyle, Officer Nelson and Special Officer Lloyd,
in the act of trying TO break into the commits
sion store of Miller & Roller, Louisiana ave.
nue. and Ninth street, northwest.
National Republican., 1887-04-11
Eall from "A Iaddar.

Saturday afternoon Clarence d. Denham,
aged 10, a painters apprentice, fell from a lad.
der while at work painting house lll4 Vermont
avenue, sustaining internal injuries He was
removed to his home at the corner Of Ninth
and G streets southeast.
National Republican., 1887-04-11
nInrriapn LInensaa.

The following marriage licenses have been
issued: Henry Nieman and Anna Knauf John
j. Wilson, OF Bristol, Conn. and Mary G.
Cogan, of this city Stephen sullivan aud Mary
Center,
National Republican., 1887-04-11
The Water Supply.

Maj. Lydecker. in his report ofthe operations
for increasing the water supply during March,
says the work Is now confined to the tunnel
and reservoir, the dam Rt Great Falls being
completed. The length of tunnel yetto be ex-
cavated is 7q5 feet.
National Republican., 1887-04-11
LONE JACK, Mo-, Sept.

LONE JACK, Mo-, Sept. IA, 1886.
l have been using Hop Bitters, and have
received great benefit from them for liver
complaint and malarial fever. They are
superior to all other medicines.
Z. NJ. BARNES.
National Republican., 1887-04-11
GREENWICH, Feb. IL, 1856.

HoP BITTERs Co.:
sirs-I was given up by the doctors to
die OF scrofula consumption. Two bottles
Of your Bitters cured me. They are having
large sale here. LEROY BREWER.
National Republican., 1887-04-11
THE CROWD

VIII certaiuly be where is stacked In a
huge staked night go,pns at SOC each. They
have the "Mother Hubbard" back, tucked
and with shirt fronts and cambric rutlile.
Can you buy such night gowns elsewhere
for CSC? Try?
National Republican., 1887-04-11
THE CROWD

VIII crowd around the crowd Of 29c skirts.
They are full width, are tucked, have broad
hem. Would you mako skirt equal to
this for 29c supposed we gave you the
muslinp
National Republican., 1887-04-11

Mr.. Harry Adams Removed as Ex-
ecutor.
have not yet been dscertained and no salts.
factory clew In regard to him seems obtalnable.
with the settling Of the affairs of the estate of
George w. Adams, as the coexecutor was
unable to do anything in his absence. This
trouble was remedied In the probate court last
made that Mr.. Adams had neglected to peform
the duties of executor, he was relieved and
Mr.. Frank A. Richardson substituted in his
place.
National Republican., 1887-04-11
DIPHTHERIA, the mothers dread. Red Star
Cough Cure prompt, sure, eiiicaclous.
OpenIpp of 81. Joseph,s Church Fair.

The fair at 81. Josephs Church viii open to-
night at the National Rifles Armory, G street,
Gen. w. s. Rosecrans will deliver the opening
address, Avery large number of contributions
have been received of useful and valuable
articles,
National Republican., 1887-04-11
Fine Linen BedWear.

We are in receipt of our
importation order of Linen
Ready Made Sheets, Pillow
and Bolster Cases. These
goods are made from the
best grade of pure Irish
Linen, and every thread
guaranteed pure linen,
round, soft, made from pure
Irish flax 4; is of a superior
bleach and finish, and un-
equaled for durability, out
wearing many other linens
two to one. The increasing
demand for Linens for bed
wear has induced us to pur-
chase quite extensively. and
we will take pleasure in
showing the stock.
Linen Pillow Cases.
Ready-made fine pure
Irish Linen Hemstitched
Pillow Cases, aH-inch hem,
superior quality.
Size 221S by SO inch-s2.5O, So, sS25, and
$3.50 per pair.
Size IS BY Sc inch-s2.75, $3.50, and 50 per
Size Of by &c inch-sS.5O, 81, and $3.50 per
pair.
National Republican., 1887-04-11

washlngtons VI, Yale University. Capitol,
Park, 4;l6. p, N.
National Republican., 1887-04-11
A BARGA | N COU N 7 Err F.!

We occupy our entire space to-day with the an
nouncement Of new institutional BARGAIN
COUNTER-whioh is to be permanently located
near to door Of No. lll7 PENNSYLVANIA
AVENUE. We shan't advertise remnants. but
anything we buy particularly cheap and can sell
below the usual market price. Nor will we use
much valuable space A few lines in the "Star"
every evening will tell you of the bargains for
the following day. We are going to train you to
look for each evenings announcement by quot
ing genuine bargains We know if we deceive
you once we have lost your confidence forever
National Republican., 1887-04-11
Cut with "A Razor.

So per gallon, 70 cents quart bottle. No.
Rye Whisky, best In the world for the money,
at McGees, Ninth street, near ID.
National Republican., 1887-04-11

ADA MORTON, the charming soubrette, and
other pretty lady:artistes support Geo. Morton
in His SIM" at Kernan's.
National Republican., 1887-04-11

For A. severe and aggravated cough. accom-
panied by sore chest, have used Dr. Bull's
Cough Syrup with the most satisfactory re-
suits, obtaining. as | did, speedy relief.
JOHN GLOVER, Portsmouth, Va.
National Republican., 1887-04-11
'Iogeta taCrowd.

The advertising man interviewed
the buyer Of Cotton Undergarments
prior to writing this advertisement.
She complained of the Parasol Mil
linery and other departments being
the attraction just now, and said ito
get a crowd" we shall have to
slaughter my department.
National Republican., 1887-04-11
Heavy Bereavement.

SLIPPERY ice-fall-badly bruised. st.
Jacobs Oil heals bruises. SO cents.
National Republican., 1887-04-11
Linen PilloW-Cases.
Linen Bolster Cases.

Ready-made fine pure
Irish Linen Hemstitched
Bolster Cases, 2H-inch hem
at 10th ends, size 20 by 7a
inches, extra quality. Only
S. each.
National Republican., 1887-04-11
r. H. TAYLOR,
9SS Pennsylvania Avenue.
EXCLUSIVE NOVELTIES IN SATEENS.
SEATON PERRY,
tsuccessor to Porry g. Brother),

tsuecessor to Porry g. Brother),
HAS JUST OPENED A NEW LINE OF HIGH;
CLASS ASH N9yEkTkEsoTr or His HN .pwN pHSE5iT 5i
-rHEsE H GOODS ARE BOTH IN LIGHT AND
DARK COLORS, COMBINED WITH klCh
FIGURES, AND PERSIAN AND EGfP-
TIAN BORDERS. FOR GAMRNiMTuRE;: M M III; rop
THESE sTXhESo ARE EcSSNMsFEa6ESTIY cHN
nor BE SEEN ELSEWHERE IN THIS
15o PIECES PFC ANDERsoN,s BEST QUALITY,
SCOTCH zEPHYRs' IN ENTIRELY NE"
NovffTiEs s2iiE5' IN IMPORTED "ALL-wooL"
1MMEEsE GhAhLlsss assortment OF PLAIN AND
FANCY FRENGH TpH; ioc PREsI pr ss PER sRBics' 9sRB
1.-THE LATEST PARIS NOVELETTE, IN
CoMBINATIoN SUITS, RANGING FROM
5000 TO $500. AVN
ELEGANT, QUALITIES IN IGtA PhAfENr rR6p hSR
ESPECIAL PIC AL BAR BARGAINS IN WHITE INDIA
SILK, AT 75C PER YARD. eo,.n,,r,
SUPERB STOCK OF BLACK AND C0L0REp
GROS GRAINS, SURAHS, FAlLLE FRAN
CASE, SATIN DUCHESsE AND RHA-
DANES, RANGING FROM 75c TO $500
MORE rnE FfRRiAScAIsE, FRANC IN BLACK. WHITE,
AND ALL THE NEW M VI SpEISEE KIP EiGHHIS sHhISEASNS An
ALI, sTAFfSSiEwEsT TaE SEwEsT STYLES IN PARAsoLs,
rMBRELLAs, AND CARRIAGE SHADES;
~~PLA1N F1sUhEfsc UPkfcEs. and ooh hhoH
SEATON PERRY,
PERRY BUILDING
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. CORNER 9TH ST.
Established 1910.
National Republican., 1887-04-11
Linen Sheets.

The main considerations
here have been to secure a
superior bleach. a smooth
finish and toughness.
Ready.made fine pure Irish Linen Hem
stitched Sheets, full selvedge, hemstltched
2H inches deep at the head and one inch at
the foot.
Size 21l yards wide by 2I yards long, SS,
$3.50, $3.50, and S11 per pair.
The same, "a yards wide by yards long
extra slze) only $40 per pair.
Easement to the LETT
National Republican., 1887-04-11

200 pieces 27-inch CHEESE CLOTH at 1-2c
per yard. Colors Light and Medium Blue,
Light Pink, Crimson, Old Gold, Cream, Cherry,
Heliotrope, Cardinal, and White. We think the
quality must be superior to the Cheese Cloth
usually sold, for we can positively guarantee the
colors. We will show you samples we have had
washed.
pas-The method above is one way, in space below
we quote another way, ito get a crowd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-25
Proving Her Authority.
r. M the Chicago NfqoS.


He was tall. lanky young follow with wa =
terry blue eyes, faded hair, and moustache
which looked like a streak of red paint From
head to foot he was attred in store clothes
and but for very pronounced expression of
anxiety on his face he might have passed for
a jolly young farmer seeing the city. In his
arms were half dozen bundles, and beside
Rim stood pretty young woman, who wore
over silk dress plush cloak of fashionable
make and Cleveland hat. The color on her
cheeks was Suggestive of long ACQUAINTANCE
washed fence that they had but recently been
married. They stood on the corner of CLARK
and Madison streets, and watched the cars GO
by for few moments, and then he said, with
a little cough Of appearances:
We'll. Sarey, | reckon we'll git on one OF
these cars and ride over tew the depot. It's
bout time we was goin'."
Mercy, Steven, how you talk. There amt
no use of rldln' when we can just walk over
to the dapo."
NOW, arey, I'm sprsed at you opposin'
what | want to do. Pm your husband amt
II" sputtered The young man.
"And I'm your lawfully welded wife, re-
piled the bride with great asperity; ''but we
might just as well have it out right here IL
amt 4 speck mOren five squares to the dapO
and that amt no further than it is from our
house to the pump in the meader, am you've
got to walk that every nlOrnin' and night.
sure's you're foot high. You can't take no
street car for that pump, an you can't save
l0c. no quicker an no better way than lest
a-trotting over 20 that dapo with me- You
can argue or trot, Jest which you choose, but
i amt goin' to get into ore of them cars il /
staid here till sally Virgins baby is an old
man."
He decided TO trOt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-25
PERSONAL.

SENATORS EvARTs and Edmunds arc great
friends.
FRANK HATTON says his successor, Villas, is
a very good fellow.
GEN. BoULANGER is an incessant smoker
and a great lover of the opera.
In her rendition of Meg Merrilles Janau-
schek uses the stafi once owned By Charlotte
Cushman.
A STATUE of Schuyler Colfax cast in Chi
cage by Larado Taft. is TO be set I'D at In
dlanapolis.
SENATOR JOE BROWN, of Georgia, spends
most of his time peruslng musty volumes of
public records and documents.
A DAUGHTER was born Friday morning to
Gen. a. w. Greedy, Gen. Hazen's successor
Report from the Weather Bureau: Look
out for squalls"
MISS ROSE ELIZABETH CLEVELAND has
made but one call during her present visit at
the White House, and that call was upon the
cabinet baby"
MRS. LANNON'S, Of Washington. is said to
contemplate venture on the stage. IL may
be necessary yet To revise the verdict recently
given in her case.
MISS MARGARET BLAINE mas hceu beauti-
fully entertained at Chicago by Miss joseph :
inc Mediil, daughter of Editor Joseph
Medill, OF the Tribune.
HON. CHARLES A. DANA editor of the sun.
fiOOr
of the House Friday. He occupied Mr.. Ran
dall's seat and great many gentlemen were
presented to him.
THE order which the German Emperor mas
Just bestowed upon Verdi has been conferred
upon only i've other musicians. or them
four, Mendelssohn, Meyerbeer, Rosslni and
List, are dead, and one, Brahms is living.
Ex-Gov. RICE, of Massachusetts. saws he
never goes to Washington without the feeling
OF entering graveyard, or the entire M as !
sachusetts delegation IN Congress when he
entered it, senator Dawes is the only man
living.
JOHN ABORTION, who served under Nelson
at the baltic Of the Nile, and who was with
Wellington at Waterloo, died at New Kruns
wick, n. s., the other day, and was buried
very much ASA dog Is buried--cofllsiess and
without ceremony,
DIR. HAINswALD, the African traveller
SAYS that in Zuldland he met the savage who
killed the French Prince imperial, and told
him that II nc had only taken the young ma
prisoner he might have got q large ransom
whereupon the Zulu wept with regret and
grief,
HENRY CLEws, the Wall street broker. re-
marks that the man who can't make milk
and honey to live on out of the prosperity
which Is going TO prevail throughout the
country for the entire year of 1887 ought to
die for the benefit Of his family
CHARLES ID. CLARE, OF Detroit. adminis-
traitor Of Lieut.. kislingabuIy, Is endeavorinp
TO arouse opposition TO tho confirmation by
tho Senate OF Capt A. w. Greely to be Brig.
adler General and Chief OF the signal Service
The reason given 10 Capt. Greely'e reported
ill-treatment OF Lieut.. Klslingbury in the
Arctic regions.